7 weird bans from around the world that confuse

Arriving in another country, you are most likely interested in its main attractions, clean beaches, “tasty” establishments and interesting events, but you hardly ask about local laws. And very in vain! After all, as our today's list shows, sometimes in the laws and regulations of a country you can find facts much more fascinating than many architectural monuments!

United Kingdom: Do not eat cookies for Christmas

Oliver Cromwell considered this holiday immoral and forbade to celebrate it in 1644. All attributes associated with this day (including traditional cookies) also fell under the ban, but they were banned directly on Christmas Day.

China: You Can’t Save Drowning People

According to Eastern philosophy, it is immoral to interfere in human destiny. This is what this bizarre law argues for.

Italy: Do not feed the pigeons

In Venice it is forbidden to feed pigeons, so as not to provoke their accumulation in squares and streets, where each sculpture, shop and house are real works of art and history.

USA: Ban on the sale of "Kinder"

The U.S. authorities have severely banned the sale of famous chocolate eggs, because they consider small toys inside to be dangerous to the baby's life. Now in some states you can still see the "Kinder", but inside you will find one solid toy that does not understand the details.

Canada: You can’t pay only a trifle

In 1985, a law was passed prohibiting paying only with coins if a purchase costs more than $ 10.

Samoa: Do not forget about the celebration of the spouse

In this exotic country located in Oceania, the spouse will be required to pay a considerable fine if he forgets about his missus's birthday. After payment, the fine will go to the wife in full.